Stamp A Little Longer

"Shadows of Love" Project #1 for This Round of UStamp "Big Shot"

2012-02-16T09:36:00.001-06:00

I made this shadow box using Stampin' Ups! new Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die. This was such a fun and easy project to make. The only hard part was trying to figure out where I wanted to place everything. I also wanted to use a few things from my daughter's (Ginny) wedding, to maybe make it a little more personal, more than the pictures. So I added a couple of the pearl pins that were stuck down inside her roses to the flower in the left hand corner of the page. To view the picture bigger just click on it. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

And the Winner of the Stampin' Addicts Blog Hop Candy is...

2012-01-30T21:30:00.002-06:00

Missi who said...

Your journal is so pretty! Wonderful projects.

Missi please email me at tjdstampsalot@yahoo.com with your mailing address so I can send you your FREE Stuff! Thanks everyone for hopping this past week-end with us and all the wonderful comments you left on each and every blog. We truly appreciate your comments.
Thanks again and have a super week!
Twila

Stampin' Addicts Sale-a-bration Blog Hop

2012-01-26T21:45:00.006-06:00

Hello and welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Sale-a-bration Blog Hop. This Blog Hop will run Friday, January 27 thru Sunday, January 29. Lot's of time to view all the stops. If you have been following the hop in order you have just arrived from Yapha's Blog where she wowed us with her projects made with the
"Sprinkled Expressions" Stamp Set. There are 18 stops on the hop and I am stop #6. So if you are just begining with my blog be sure and hop all the way around till you come back to my blog so you won't miss any of the fantastic projects that have been designed for your viewing pleasure. Ok on to my projects. I also chose to showcase the stamp set "Sprinkled Expressions". I fell in love with this set the moment I saw it in the SAB Flyer. So on to my projects.

For my first card I chose to make a Valentine. Now looking at this card you are probably thinking that my colors are Red and Black, right? How about Poppy Parade and Black, yep that's right. The DSP I used for background was Everyday Enchantment and I have to say it has me under it's spell because I ♥ it! So that means I have to buy lot's more Stampin' Up stuff so I can hord a bunch of this beautiful paper. Oops sorry on to card #2...

So I'm not to sure about this one, I really wanted it to look like a lot of shooting stars, I think it needs a redo, just not quit what I had in my mind. Has that ever happened to you? But I do love the SAB ribbon. Eekk!!!Need more of that too. :) Colors I used were Lucky Limeade and Poppy Parade. Ok on to card #3...

Now I have to admit I kinda CAS'ed this one from the Stampin' Addicts Gallery It belongs to smccain and I just fell in love with her card. I changed it up a little and added my saying over to the side in a scallop circle. Once again using that Wonderful SAB Designer Paper as my background. Colors I used where Peach Parfait and Pool Party. And for my last project I chose to finish the front of the journal we were given at Regionals in Louisville to alter.

Makes you happy just looking at it doesn't it? :o) Again the yummy DSP that you can get for FREE along with the stamp set that you can get for FREE oh and did I mention you can get the ribbon and the brads for FREE and some of the cardstock I used for FREE. WoOHoO! I used the large Scallop Square Die for my background and added some little pearls to finish it off. I used Imagine from the Word Play Stamp set and the colors I used where Very Vanilla, Pool Party, and Poppy Parade. Well that's all I have for you, I do want to thank you for stoping by and if you would be kind enough to leave a comment you'll be entered into a drawing to receive some BLOG CANDY, a "Sprinkled Expressions" Stamp Set and some samples of the DSP, ribbon and brads. What do you think of that! Now it's time for you to hop on over to Rhonda's Blog and see what fun things she has come up with using the stamp set "Outlined Occasions". Happy Hopping!

Shadow Box Cards - UStamp Project #3 SCORE!

2012-01-26T20:49:00.000-06:00

This last UStamp Project was a lot of fun! I got the idea from a swap at convention last year. Remember it's not to late to go back and join SCORE so you can receive all the PDF's on all the fun projects we made.

Wooden Skewer Spine Mini Scrapbook Project #2 UStamp SCORE!

2012-01-21T09:35:00.001-06:00

It's all about using the Simply Score this round over at Ustamp. This was such a fun little scrapbook to make for my second project. I used the new scrapbooking kit called Spring Fever. Pleanty of pieces left from the kit to make 3 more. For more info on how to make the scrapbook click on the blinkie over at the left hand side of my page and it'll tell you all the details. Happy stampin'!

Criss Cross Box Project #1 UStamp SCORE

2012-01-07T11:59:00.000-06:00

Here's my first project for this round of Ustamp. We are featuring projects made with the Simply Score. I made a criss cross box with a matching card featruing the stamp set PS I Love You. For more details on how to join this round click on the blinkie to the left and follow the instructions. Price is $19.98 and you get PDF's for over 40 project made using the Simply Score tool, plus you get to chat with us and win prizes too. If you do join, please share some of your creativness with us in the gallery. Thanks!

PS I Love You Treat Box Template

2012-01-05T09:27:00.002-06:00

(click on template to see measurments)

This is a copy of the template I used from Andrea Walford's box she made http://www.papercrafterslibrary.com/ It was Free download. The only difference in our boxes was that I stapled mine shut at the top and she left hers open. The band of DSP that goes around the box was a 1 1/2" x 12" strip and you just cut off the excess after you get it wrapped around. Very easy little box to make. :) Enjoy. I've got some Birthday Cards I received that I'm going to try and get posted in the next couple of days so come back and check them out.

Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini Blog Hop

2011-12-29T23:04:00.002-06:00

Hello and welcome to Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini Blog Hop. This Blog Hop will run Friday Dec 30 thru Jan 1 so there is lot's of time to view all the stops. If you have been following the hop in order you have just arrived from Paula's Blog where she wowed us with her projects made with the Edgelit Dies and matching Emboss Folders. There are 16 stops on the hop and I am stop 3. So if you are just begining with my blog be sure and hop all the way around till you come back to my blog so you won't miss any of the fantastic projects that have been designed for your viewing pleasure. Ok on to my projects. The stamp set I chose to showcase was "PS I Love You". I just love making valentines so when I saw it I had to have it.

I chose to use some of the new DSP called Twitterpated for accents so my color choices were Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White.

For my first card I chose to use the Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, Full Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Whisper White 5/8" Oraganza Ribbon, Basic Gray 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Gray and Riding Hood Red Inks, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals.

For my second card I used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder Punch, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, & 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punches, Basic Rhinestones and Dimensionals.

For my last project I thought it would be fun to make a matching box for my 2nd card, so that's what I did. So I used most of the same stuff as the card but added the Word Window Punch to make handles for my box. I also used the Simply Score to make it. I got the basic pattern for the box from Andrea Walford. If you come back on Monday I'll post measurements on where to score to make the box. So now you are ready to hop on over to Rhonda's Blog and see her amazing creations using the stamp set "Boardering on Romance". Happy hopping everyone. ♥

Opening Night of UStamp with Dawn and Friends SCORE is Tonight!

2011-12-29T10:31:00.000-06:00

Are you ready for fabulous projects made with Stampin' Ups! Simply Score Tool? It's not to late to sign up for this round of UStamp. Over 40 projects designed by the wonderful UStamp Crew. I still can't believe that I get to be a part of this amazing team of designers. WoOHoO I am so excited! Besides the projects you will have asscess to the PDF's that you can save and use later, Chats with the designers and PRIZES!!! Sign up today if you haven't already. And please share your talents in the gallery. You never know you might be the next guest desginer on UStamp! Have a great day everyone.

Snowman Head Pillow

2011-12-15T17:37:00.000-06:00

This is the gift I made for our Ladies Fellwoship Christmas party at Church. I always enjoy this party. We are to put a scripture on the oputside of the box giving a hint as to whats inside. So much fun.

UStamp Blog Hop 2011 - Up On the Roof Top - Blog Candy Winner

2011-12-05T08:15:00.000-06:00

And the winner is Mickey Roberts! Mickey please e-mail me you home addy or leave it here. I'd like to thank everyone for hopping with us and I do hope that you'll get some use out of the pdf's that we created for you. See you soon.

UStamp Blog Hop 2011 - Up On the Roof Top - Buttons and a Bow

2011-12-01T21:57:00.009-06:00

Hellooo everyone and welcome to UStamp with Dawn and Friends Blog Hop 2011 - Up On the Rooftop Blog Hop. We are sooo happy that you have decided to join us for a super creative and fun hop. EEkk I am so excited about this hop because it ROCKS! or maybe I should say it HOPS! You might think well what is so special about this blog hop, well...there is a link at the bottom of my post that will take you to the home page for the hop where you can download all of the PDF's for every single project for FREE! It's a Christmas Gift from Dawn and the rest of us at UStamp. So are you ready? Here we go. If you have been following the Hop in order you have just come from Caroline Colgan's blog where she created the cutest little Owl Pop-Up card for your viewing pleasure. For my project I chose to alter a picture frame with Stampin' Up"s! Berry Bouquet Buttons. So here we go.

This was a super fun project, I think it took me more time to decide how I wanted to put the buttons on it than to glue them down. I then added some bling and a bow, cut out a J & Y in Red Glitter Paper and added a felt Holly wreath and ta-da!

Here's my matching card and envelope...

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Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you and your family have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Snow Much Fun

2011-11-26T14:11:00.000-06:00

Today's share is a snowman card I made CASing a swap I got at the Louisville Kentucky Regionals from Donna Schneidtmiller. I did change it a little but the basic idea was hers. We made this card for a make-n-take at one of my workshops. See you next time. Have a great day!

Christmas Tags

2011-11-14T11:27:00.000-06:00

Here's a shot of the Christmas Tags I made for a swap over at Stampin' Addicts. I can't wait to see what everyone else made!!!

I really think this Christmas DSP is starting to grow on me. I think (gasp) that I actually like it! I made the tag using the Two Tag Die and Big Shot. Love that die. Have a great day everyone!

"O"val Christmas Tree (My First Round Project for UStamp Knock Out Punches!)

2011-11-09T10:46:00.002-06:00

I had so much fun designing this round for Ustamp. I love all our punches that Stampin' Up! I came up with a Christmas Tree for my project using our large Oval punch and a stryofoam cone. Add a trunk and some decor and you are done.

I made the little presents using the Double Petal Punch and tags were made with the Jewelry Tag Punch.

And of course Dawn always wants us to make a matching card and Envy. If you'd like to get the directions to this projects and 39 more projects, just click on the blinkie and it will tell you how. Cost is $24.95 for the tutorials to all projects including step by step instructions plus lots of other fun stuff, like live chats with the design team and Dawn. Have a great day! and check back soon.

What I Demo'd at the Louisville, Ky regionals

2011-11-08T13:49:00.001-06:00

I demo'd how to make the small Resses Pumpkin for 2 1/2 hours! I didn't think I could do it, but it was actually very fun and had exactly enough Resses in the bag to finish. Then on my display board I had some bigger pumpkins that I made using the BS and the scallop Circle Dies. So fun!

Shot of the memo pad open. Any of these would make a great gift for a friend or family member.

and then I should a few people at the end of the day how to make these super easy pop up cards.

The magic is all in that little paper box in the middle of the card. Did I say super easy? yes they are! Thanks to everyone who stopped by my both that day to watch me demo, I appreciated it and had so much fun meeting you. Have a great day everyone!
◄Twila►

Beautiful Swap Card

2011-11-03T18:08:00.000-05:00

Isn't this card drop dead gorgeous! This is a card I received swapping with designers over at UStamp. Julia Leece created this card for the swap and I'm the lucky one who got to swap with her. I have to get some of that specialty paper she used for it. So rich and beautiful! Thanks Julia, great job!

2011-11-01T08:35:00.000-05:00

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Shelli's Birthday Card

2011-10-25T20:38:00.000-05:00

Shelli Gardner the cofounder of Stampin' Up turned 50 this month and we demonstarters were ask to send in cards for her. So this is the card I sent her. I know yes Spice Cake DSP! I love this paper!!! Anyway this is a shadow box card. I received a swap at convention using this kind of card with a snowman on it.

The Simply Score makes this a super easy and fun card to make. Thanks for stoping by! See you soon!

Spice Cake Shutter Card

2011-10-20T20:11:00.001-05:00

I had so much fun making this card for the last Ustamp Swap around the World. It was so easy to make and you know why? Because Stampin' Up! finally has a scoring tool called Simply Score. I have waited a long time for a scoring tool and I waited patiently for Stampin' Up! to come out with one and I am so glad I did. I love that it has markers that you can use to mark where you want to score and a holder for your scoring tool. Thank you Shelli it was worth the wait!

I took a flat shot of the card so you could see what it looks like before you fold it all up. I think it's pretty just like this. I love our Spice Cake DSP. It's just "happy " paper and I can't seem to get enough of it. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back! I'm going to be giving away some blog candy next week to celebrate my 100,000 hits that I've had. So check back.

Stampin' Addicts Big Shot Blog Hop

2011-10-14T07:29:00.015-05:00

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Big Shot Blog Hop 2011. If you have been hopping along in order, you just had the treat of seeing Shelleys's Beautiful creations she made using the Beautiful Butterflies Die at stop # 13. I can't wait to try some of her great ideas! So here at stop #14 I am going to show you some projects made with the Two Tags Die. So sit back and have some fun as we look at some Halloween Treats. EEEKkkk!

Here is a group shot of my projects that I made. In the front is a candy bar holder, to the back a card with a magnetic bookmark, a money holder, and a gift card holder. The DSP I used is called Frightful Sight and the Stamp set Batty for You. I've started to use Black Stazon most of the time instead of Basic Black ink becasue it just gives a deeper black color to the image.

So the magnetic bookmark comes off like this for an extra treat. :) Here is a little tip. Use dimensional to pop up the top layer of the front of your card, then you can just slip the bookmark in between the layers. Love our new Black polkadot ribbon!

This is fun little gift card holder. Who wouldn't like to get a treat like this?...I seem to be addicted to fraying ribbon. lol But it is so fun to do and I love the look it gives a project.

Here are the other two treat holders. The Batty one holds a Mini Hershey Candy Bar and well then as you can see a money holder. Now this one would also be cute tied around a bottle of water with a drink mix tucked inside. And here is the BIG news! If you join Stampin' Up! this month you'll receive a FREE big Shot or $100 worth of FREE Stampin Up! stuff. Hurry and call your demo today! What a deal! Well that's all I've got so I guess it's time to "hop" on over to Tanya's Blog and see the cute things she has made with the Buttons #5 Die. Thanks for stopping by!

Project #2 for This round of UStamp Paper Parade

2011-10-09T13:20:00.000-05:00

So here is my lead shot with everything. Set of six cards and envys with my paper sack purse.

This kinda gives you an idea of what the inside of the purse looks like.

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

Card #4

Card #5 ( I think this is my favorite)

Card #6

Picture of Sack Purse.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day! Try to find the time to stamp a little longer. :)

Fall Mini Scrapbook

2011-10-05T09:02:00.001-05:00

I made a Fall Version of the mini scrapbook using the 6 x 6 page protectors for my hostess last night. I had so much fun stampin with Jenni and her family and friends. Thanks Jenni!

Here is the set of 6 x 6 pages I created for Jenni that go in her scrapbook. I just love the Spice Cake DSP and the stamp set Pursuit of Happiness. Stampin Up! Just keeps gettin better all the time! Have a great day everyone! and thanks for stopping by.

Pumpkin Thank U's!

2011-10-03T11:53:00.001-05:00

These little Reese's cup pumpkins are what our guests received for coming to our Stamp Camp yesterday as a little thank you. I thought this up at 9pm the night before. I thought they turned out super cute and they are super easy to make!

Here's a top view of them. What do you think?

Here's how I made the Reese's Pumpkin. Punch out 2 regular size scallop circles out of Pumpkin Pie, run them through the BS with the swirly texturz plate. Cut off 4 of the scallops. Attach a 2" piece of Lucky Limade Ruffle Ribbon to the inside tops of each scallop circle with a glue dot. On one scallop circle add two glue dots and the other 2 dimensionals. I found that since the top of the Reese's cup kinda dips in the dimensional work better. You can whip up some of these super fast.

It's Ustamp Time!!! Paper Parade Project #1 Halloween Mini Scrapbook

2011-09-30T08:50:00.000-05:00

One of my projects this round was a Halloween mini scrapbook made using Stampin' Ups 6 x 6 page protectors and the Halloween DSP Pick Your Poison. I had a fun time making this set.

Inside shot of the scrapbook

The matching card had a hanging spider inside. How fun! and of course the matching envy. Have a great day everyone! It's going to be a beauty here. :)

Witchy Woman

2011-09-29T16:53:00.002-05:00

Here's is a cute little Halloween card I made using the fun stamp set " Out On a Limb". I love this little witch stamp. Very fun card using the masking technique to make the moon. I thought she needed a little something added to her hat so I frayed some of our ribbon and added it. I made this card for a designer swap over at U-Stamp for this round of Paper Parade. We are using all the DSP this round to make our projects and I'll be showing you mine pretty soon. You can sign up for the round by clicking on the button on the left hand side of my blog. I love that little pinwheel! Ok on to the inside of the card...

So here is the inside. I just love that little kittty cat too! The saying for the inside comes from the stamp set "Grateful Greetings". The DSP I used on the card is Pick Your Poison from the Holiday Mini. If you are coming to my Stamp a Stack this Sunday this is one of the projects you'll be making. :) Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday! Uncle Bud

2011-09-25T14:59:00.001-05:00

My Uncle Bud turned 90 this week and I wanted to make him a special card. So I made him a pop-up card. Here is the front and...

here is the inside. These kind of cards are so fun and easy to make. Have a great day!

September Scrapbook Product Challenge for Stampin Addicts

2011-09-24T09:54:00.000-05:00

I chose to use Stampin Up!'s Extra Large and Large Oval Punches to make a pumpkin to add to my Halloween 6 x 6 scrap page. I also used the Big Shot and one of the texturz plates to give it some dimension.

Here is how to make the pumpkin and stem. I saw this on someones blog but can't remember who's. I've made the pumpkins before with the punches, but I thought the stem idea was brilliant! So easy! Have a great day stampers! I promise to be better about my blogging. How does life get so crazy!!!

UStamp Project #2 Fall Scrapbook

2011-08-31T17:56:00.000-05:00

Scrapbook with matching card. I use "Well Worn" DSP. Beautiful paper. :)

Inside shot of scrapbook

So this round of UStamp is winding down and we are getting ready for the next round which is all about using DSP. It's called UStamp Parade of Papers. Doesn't that sound like fun. Hope you can join us. Early bird registration is going on now. You can click the blinkie over on the left hand side of my blog and sign up from there. Happy stampin everyone!

Scrapbook Challenge for August at Stampin Addicts

2011-08-28T08:10:00.001-05:00

So this month I chose to use the crimper on my scrapbook page. Here's the page I came up with. I'm kinda excited about the page because the pictures were just taken a few weeks ago while we were in Florida. I know! I actually have some on a page already! That is exciting! Now to just do some journaling. Anyway, for the base of the tree I used the crimper and for the branches I used the Blossoms Petal Builders Punch. Embossing the clouds and making the flip flops came from ideas I received from convention on card swaps. If you'ld like to play along click on Stampin' Addicts and it'll take you there. Thanks for looking and have a great day. Tomorrow I'll post my other UStamp Project for this round.

UStamp I ♥ the Holidays Project #1

2011-08-27T11:38:00.000-05:00

So here is one of the projects I made for this round of UStamp. I made a block ornament using our Petal Card Double Punch. Made my own paper beads to put between the letters. I also made the box. I really wanted one of the pretty box kits demos got for recruiting during the last promo, but no luck. So hey, might as well make my own. Instructions are available through this round of UStamp along with other fantastic projects. Check back tomorrow for my other project.

Wow I can't believe it's been so long...and it's time for another UStamp!

2011-08-15T13:49:00.000-05:00

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2011-07-22T08:33:00.001-05:00

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Another Envelope Purse Scrapbook

2011-07-05T17:59:00.000-05:00

I made this one for a swap over at UStamp, I hope my friend likes it. I made it using some of our pretty new DSP paper, sure glad I bought three packs of it because I LOVE IT!!! It's called Flirtatious Specialty Paper. I also used one of our new punches!!!SQUEAL!!! (sorry, I just can't contain my love for this new book!) The new punch is called Lace Ribbon Boarder Punch. I also used the stamp sets Circle Circus and Word Play, Notes and Details, & Smarty Pants.

Here's an inside shot. I think it turned out very pretty. I actually like the Melon Mambo with the Pumpkin Pie. It really pops!...I got my name badge for convention in the mail today. Squeal!!!!!!!!! Just one more week!!!!!Have a great day!!!!

Happy Birthday, America!

2011-07-04T15:30:00.000-05:00

God bless America! Dear God, thank you for allowing me to be born into a free country. Please continue to bless the men and women who have faught and are still fighting for her and keep them safe. Amen. I'm proud to be an American!

Stampin' Addicts Scrapbook Product Challenge

2011-06-29T21:27:00.000-05:00

So this month over at Stampin' Addicts I chose to use SU's Basic Rhinestones for the Product Challenge. Let's see it only took me 10 years to scrap my daughter's senior prom. lol Sorry I made the guys blockheads, but haven't ask their permission to have their pictures online. We'd love to have you join us in some challenges over at SA. Here is the link to the home page.http://www.stampinaddicts.com/index.php
Happy Stampin' and Scrappin. PS Two more sleeps before we can order out of the new catty!!!EEKKKK!!!! :) I'm so glad!!!

And the Winner of the Flag Day Give Away is...

2011-06-18T21:50:00.000-05:00

The winner of the Flag Day Give Away on my blog is...irishgalkelly! Kelly I sent you an e-mail to get all your info. Congrats and I hope you'll enjoy the stamp set. I'd like to thank everyone for hopping with us this week. It's been really fun.

Stampin Addicts SU Retiring Sets Mega Blog Hop

2011-06-17T09:07:00.001-05:00

Flag Day Giveaway can be found here

Welcome to Stampin Addicts SU Retiring Sets Mega Blog Hop. There are 13 stops along the way and this is stop 11. If you have been following the blog in order you have just came from Lisa Blog Add Ink and Stamp where she did a wonderful job of showcasing the stamp set called Matchbox Messages. ( I just love that little candy bar wrapper!) You can join the hop at any point with no worries because each stop links to the previous stop and the next hop, making a complete circle. For this hop I have chosen to use the stamp set Pick a Petal which is one of my favorite sets. So here we go...

This set has got to be one of my favorite sets that I will really miss and one that I will hang on to for sure. SO many different cards you can make with it...Like a Daisy Flower Card...or a...

Lady Bug card...or a...

Thank You card...The possibilities are endless and so are the ideas that you'll find at Stampin' Addicts. Well that's all I've got for today. So hop on over to Kim's Blog Stitchin n Stampin On Paper and check out what she did with the stamp set Friends 24 - 7. She made the cutest fans ever!

Flag Day Giveaway!

2011-06-14T09:14:00.002-05:00

Welcome, Flag Day fans to the Flag Day Giveaway!

Do you like give aways! I do! What a fun event to be in on. This event features a group of crafters who come together to give away crafty and/or handmade items to randomly selected blog commenters.

I have chosen to give away a stamp called Printed Petals. It's a current stamp set that I have lot's of fun using and I know you will too.

If you would like to win this stamp set, please leave me a comment on this post by end of the day June 17 including your e-mail and I will randomly select a winner on June 18. Please remember to check back and see if you're the winner. Anyone from any country is eligible to win!

For a full list of participating crafters click on the flag.

Thanks for stopping by and do something nice for someone today!

And the Winner is....

2011-06-13T21:40:00.001-05:00

The winner for the FREE round of the next UStamp I ♥ The Holidays is Karen Patriquin. Congrats to you. Here's what I need you to do. Please e-mail me your e-mail address to tjdstampsalot@yahoo.com asap. I need to know if you have already paid for the next round. I'll give you a couple of days to respond then I'll randomly picked another name. I'd like to take this time to thank all of you for leaving such wonderful comments for me and thank you for hopping with us. Have a great day!

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Blog Hop!

2011-06-09T12:57:00.141-05:00

Welcome to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! World Showcase Blog Hop. Glad you decided to join us. There are twenty three stops for you to make along the way. This is stop #11. You'll have from Friday thru Sunday to hop, so there is plenty of time to see them all! If you have been following the Blog Hop from the beginning, you have just been wowed by Tracey Old's box and card set. Didn't you love how she made that box using the Envelope Die??

If you are just joining the Blog Hop, no problem as you can start at any point. All the Designer's Blogs are linked together so you will be able to see ALL the super projects we have for you.

The project I am featuring for the hop is a set of coasters with matching gift box. You are going to be amazed at how fun and easy these are to make. The best part of the hop of course is there are FREE PDF's for all the projects you see on the blog hop! Yeah!

After looking through my Stampin' Success, (which is a monthly magazine for demos) I knew I just had to make some.

Here's the full set of four. Now if you want to make them super simple just leave off the initial. Items used to make the coasters: Big Shot, Clear Circle Die, Alphabet Die, SU DSP Beyond the Garden, SU Cork Sheets, SU Permanent Adhesive Sheets, SU Medium Window Sheets.

Here's a view of the set of coasters in the gift box. What a great gift for a friend or family member.

and one final shot of the box open so you can see how pretty the inside looks with the coasters in it. Thanks you so very much for hopping along with us this week-end....and.....here is the GOOD PART!

As a Special Thank You for stopping by my blog I am giving away BLOG CANDY!! Please leave a comment about my project to be entered for a chance to win a FREE PASS to the next UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! session - I ♥ the Holidays!! I will randomly select a winner to be announced on Monday, so please check back to see if you are the lucky recipient. If you have already joined I ♥ the Holidays!! for the Special Party Pricing and you are selected as the winner, you will get a FREE Pass to the NEXT event after I ♥ the Holidays!! which will launch in the Fall.

AND now for the really cool part!! You will NOT want to miss out in THIS!!

By clicking this really cute blinkie...yeah...go ahead and click it!!...

you will be taken to

THE WORLD SHOWCASE BLOG HOP WEBSITE!!

Of course it's ***FREE*** to join and there you will find the tutorials for all the blog hop projects,

PLUS live chats, challenges and more prizes!!

You will even have an opportunity to be considered for a spot as a Guest Designer!!

Yes!! It is all FREE, so tell all your friends and join the fun with UStamp with Dawn and Friends!!

If you need to go back to Tracey's Blog again click on the "Previous Blog".

AND if you're ready, click on "Next Blog" to see the amazing Diaper Cake Project that Tanya Bell has made for us. Happy Hopping!

Thanks again for stopping by!!

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Blog Hop Coming Soon!!!

2011-06-05T08:36:00.000-05:00

Get ready to "hop" everybody! This is going to be a super hop featuring the talented designers from UStamp! Dawn came up with a fun idea for a hop with FREE PDF's for all projects posted. Hop begins June 10th and runs through June 12. Working on my project and almost have it completed. I'll give you a hint...have you every thought about making coasters with SU cork and the Big Shot? Yes...no...well you better come back next weekend and find out how. See you then. Have a good day!!!

Scrapbook Pages For Product Challenge At Stampin Addicts

2011-06-02T08:15:00.000-05:00

When Holly Krautkrmer sent me a message a couple of months ago and ask me to be on the design team for the Scrapbook Challenges over at Stampin Addicts I was sooo excited! Today's post is what I came up with for the product challenge for May. I was to pick a product from a list she gave me and use it on my pages. I chose to use the gel pen. I got my smooth lines by putting a piece of thread down and looping it around like I wanted as my design, then followed along beside it with the White Gel Pen. Worked great! If you'd like to join in on some challenges or visit the gallery over at Stampin' Addicts here is the link: http://www.stampinaddicts.com/index.php You don't have to be a demo to join.

G is for Ginny

2011-05-28T08:21:00.000-05:00

So my daughter and I went birthday shopping in Evansville on Thursday and of course that includes Target and you know what that means.. Dollar Spot finds! was able to snag 5 wooden jumbo clothespins, 3 green and 2 pink. So I altered one up for Ginny to tuck in with her other Birthday gifts yesterday. My baby girl is 28! Where does the time go!...Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a nice memorial week-end with family and friends. Please take a moment to remember all those who have served and those who gave their lives so that we might have a nice week-end with our family and friends. THANK YOU!

Graduation Money or Gift Card Holder

2011-05-26T19:14:00.004-05:00

Lot's of graduations going on and I'm so glad I don't have to pay $3.00 for a card! Besides they are more fun to make yourself. Again I'm using the DSP "Celebrations" and the stamp set that's on sale this month "Word Play". Stampers made this card at my monthly get together last week that Jonee hosted.

I saw a wedding card someone had made and they had put two bis hearts inside to hold a gift card and I thought, well why not do a graduation card and add stars to the inside. So I did. Thanks for stopping by and come back soon. :)

National Scrapbooking Month Project #3 The Best Yet!

2011-05-24T08:39:00.005-05:00

So here is the last of my projects at the Scrap Camp. I love how it turned out. A scrapbook purse made using Stampin Up's 5 1/2 x 5 1/2" square envelopes. This was a big hit but very time consuming and I had to stand at this table all the time. So warning this would be a great project for a scrap camp on it's own. The DSP I used was Blueberry Crisp, another DSP that was available to use was Sweet and Sour Specialty DSP and boy was it pretty too! I believe I first say this idea on Dawn Olchefske's blog where she used the Brown Square Envelopes and the Scalloped Notes we used to sell to make a purse scrapbook.

Here's an inside shot of it: Papers I used were Not Quite Navy, Pacific Point, Very Vanilla, Whisper White (5 1/2 x 5 1/2" square to attach the envelopes to on the back side" and the Blueberry Crisp DSP - Inks: Not quite Navy, Pacific Point - Stamp Sets: Define Your Life, Note & Detail, For All You Do - Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Boho Blossoms, Itty Bitty Shapes Trio (the flower), Photo Corners - Ribbon: 3/8" Very Vanilla Taffeta, and 3/4" Pacific Point Stripped (retired) - Big Shot: Scallop Circle Die - Circle Scissors Plus, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Mono Glue, Paper Cuttter with Cutting and Scoring Blade. Non-SU Small magnets tucked under the DSP for a closer.

Inside shot with the pages pulled out of the slots. Thanks for stopping by. Have a good day!

National Scrapbooking Month Project #2

2011-05-23T08:33:00.003-05:00

Here's another page scrappers were able to do at our scrapbook camp. I had the Big Shot available so they could add whatever word the wanted to their page, such as family, friends, sisters and so on...
Stamp Set: Bold Blossom - Ink: Old Olive - Cardstock: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Real Red, and Play Date DSP - Punch: Blossom Bouquet Triple Punch - Big Shot, and Simple Alphabet Dies.
Come back tomorrow for some pictures of one of the little scrapbooks we made. You're goin' to like it. Well my scrappers did anyway. :) Have a good day!

National Scrapbooking Month Project #1

2011-05-22T16:27:00.003-05:00

This is one of the pages we did at our Scrapbook Camp last Sunday. Stampers used the Stamp Set "Word Play" which is on sale this month for 30% off. What a great deal! and then to go along with the graduation theme we used the DSP "Celebrations" to coordinate with the Real Red DSP. We did use the "Arrows" punch which sadly is retired. But anyway, thanks for stopping by and have a good day!

Jessi's Graduation Gift

2011-05-21T09:54:00.005-05:00

Ok, so Jessi's announcement was just too cute so I had to do something with it. I love how this shadow box turned out and I hope she will too. Jessi holds a special place in my heart because I taught her in Sunday school when she was younger and I've seen her grow into a beautiful young lady who loves the Lord. So proud of you Jessi! ♥ you! Congrats on your HS Graduation.

As you can see I added some of our SU Baja 1" stitched retired ribbon all around the box and tied on top with a bow. Love our new punches! and I used the new 3 part flower punch to accent with some flowers. The Big Shot and Go-go Boots Alphabet die to add her name and the year. (I used an S to make the 2 ) and used the Jewelry tag to added the name of the school. Just a happy little box. :) Thanks for stopping by! Have a good day.

Jessi's Graduation Announcement

2011-05-20T09:33:00.003-05:00

OMGosh! is this not the cutest graduation announcement you've ever seen? A good friend of mine sent us an invite to her daughter's graduation and open house. It's like a matchbook card. So cute! Thanks for letting me share it with my online friends, Jennifer. ♥

Sunny Garden Trio

2011-05-19T16:19:00.009-05:00

This is my other project for this round of UStamp. Classes, Clubs, and Camps. I decided to do something a demonstrator would offer for a club that meets once a month. The stamp set I used was Bold Blossom.

A 6 x 6 scrapbook page of (my daughter and her husband Matthew.)

Matching card and envy, always have to have that. :)

Next an embossed Top Note purse box with some chocolate and a gift card. Never can go wrong with chocolate my dears. I dry embossed it with the Big Shot and embossing folder then used versa mark and the brayer to go over it , then sprinkled clear embossing powder over it and heat set it. It's really shinny now.

Here's what it looks like open. Thanks for stopping by. See ya!

UStamp Projects For This Round...Classes, Clubs, and Camps

2011-05-18T08:18:00.007-05:00

So this round of UStamp is all about Classes, Clubs, and Camps and we as designers were to come up with some projects. Wow to be able to have the PDF's already for classes and clubs and such right at our finger tips! Count me in! This is what I came up with for a class or "Stamp a Stack" four different cards and matching envelopes. Customers would make 3 of each of the 4 designs. The name of my project is called "All a Flutter". Can you guess why?

Card #1 "Butterflies in the Grass"

Stamp Sets: Inspired By Nature

Flight of the Butterfly

Card #2 "Floating Butterflies!"

Stamp Sets: Flight of the Butterfly

Curly Cute
Note* This is the card in the lead shot that is opened*

Card #3 "Butterflies in Blue"

Stamp Set: For All You Do

Card #4 "Wrapped With a Butterfly:

Stamp Set: Great Friend

That's it for today blogging friends, thanks for stopping by. I'll post my other project tomorrow. So come back and check it out!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T15:48:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to wish all you mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy the day!

Summer Mini Catalog Blog Hop

2011-04-29T07:15:00.009-05:00

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts S ummer Mi ni Blog Ho p. I'm so excited that you have decided to join us on this fun hop! The Hop runs through May 1st, so there is plenty of time to view it all.
There are 22 stops included in this fabulous hop featuring stamps and products from the upcoming Summer Mini. Each stop links to the blog in front of and after so it doesn't matter where you begin you'll make a circle and come back to the one you started at in the end. Please leave comments if you'd like. We all love to hear what you think of our projects. If you have been following the "Hop" in order you have just arrived from Cindy's Blog: Heart's Delight Cards where she showcased the new Beautiful Flower Garden Embossing Folder in a very beautiful way. I chose the stamp set Touch Of Kindness for my stop so let's begin:

I love this new set, such a fun and happy set. I chose to use Sunny Garden DSP with it. I just can't get enough of this DSP right now. So bright and cheery. :) Coordinating colors are Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, and Pear Pizazz. Most of these are new In-Colors, but did you know that the In-Colors are going to be kept for two years now! With the introductory of new ones in July. So happy to hear this. Seems like we just get used to them and they are gone. Ok enough chattin'. Back to stampin'.
I chose to use the kitty cat image for my first card and of course she needed a little bling for her collar. I also used the Polka Dot Embossing Folder on the scallop circle to give it a little pop.
For my second card I used the cute little bird bath and bird stamp to make a fun easel card. I used our stamp n write markers for this card. Also added some rhinestones to the water drops. The idea for this card came from a swap I received from Rosemarie Diehl...The Big Shot and Dies where used to make the card elements.
Last I thought the flower and stem stamps would make a perfect little front for a memo pad holder, complete with a pen at the side. Add a little bling and your done. Thanks for stopping by, leave me a comment if you'd like and tell me what you think of my projects. I'll have the directions for the notepad holder for you back here on Monday. So be sure and come back. Now it's time to hop on over to Mickey's Blog: Paper Conversation where she has made some wonderful cards using the stamp set Wonderful Greetings. You are going to love her stuff!

UStamp With Dawn and Friends - Classes, Clubs, & Camps!

2011-04-28T20:42:00.004-05:00

If you are a demonstrator this round is a must get event! Over 40 different classes, club and camp ideas with pictures and free pdfs once you sign up and pay the fee of $24.98. Not bad for that many different ideas. Hope you'll join us! Event starts tomorrow!!! Want to join? Just click on the Blinkie in the upper left corner of my blog and it'll tell you what to do. See you there!

Customer Appreciation Night Gifts

2011-04-25T16:46:00.005-05:00

Here's what I made for those who attended my Customer Appreciation Event last Tuesday night. I got the idea from a fellow demonstrator named Lorri Heiling. What a super fun idea! Mostly made of different sizes of Circle Dies and the Big Shot! I used the Square Lattice Embossing Folder for the top of the compact. Ink pins came from Shindigz.com.

Inside shot for you. I was able to find some round post-it-notes but had to make some of my own using a circle die and the Big shot! Thanks for looking and have a great day!

The Ultimate Swap Bag

2011-04-09T07:43:00.003-05:00

This is my second project for this round of UStamp going on right now! Dawn wanted me to create the ultimate swap bag. So here it is. Full directions with pictures are available on UStamp Big Shot Brilliance.

Big Flower on Bag

Side View #1 This bag has plenty of pockets!

Inside View

Other side view It has dividers that can be brought up in the middle.

My matching card and envy. Have a great day everyone! See some of you tommorrow

at my Stamp Camp!

April 1st No Foolin' Deal!!!

2011-04-01T09:23:00.003-05:00

Who wants a grab bag! Get them before they are gone! Visit my on-line store and get yours today. They have added some really god stuff to the clearance rack too! And for today only, April 1st if you place a $50 or more order on-line with me I'll pay your shipping. Yep that's right, I'll send you a check for the shipping on your order as soon as it's placed, but it has to be today before midnight. What are you waiting for? go shop!